Final Say is, as Kisbye points out, “fully leaded.” Keenan’s uses a Maraschino cherry imported from Italy. Be judicious when selecting preserved cherries for your version of this powerful cocktail—after one of these cocktails you won’t have to worry over who has the last word. Measuring this drink is easy: each ingredient is a ¾ ounce pour. Simply measure into an ice-filled shaker and shake the daylights out of it. Strain into cocktail glasses and garnish with a brandied cherry.

"After one of these cocktails you won’t have to worry over who has the last word."